J-POST™ – Junior Leadership Network

Develop confidence, civic engagement, and leadership capacity among military-connected youth (ages 13–21).

Target Audience: Ages 13–21 (military-connected youth)

Key Components:

  • Quarterly Leadership Workshops: 4 workshops/year covering topics like public speaking, decision-making, civic engagement, cross-cultural communication

  • Peer Mentorship Circles: Monthly peer-led group discussions on identity, transition, education, career planning

  • Public Speaking Training: Presentation skills; opportunities to speak at Brat Corps Summit, community events, media

  • Civic Engagement Projects: Community service initiatives, advocacy campaigns, policy research

  • National Networking: Annual J-POST Summit (February) bringing together 100+ youth leaders

  • Leadership Certification: Year-long program with capstone project; certificate of completion

Program Duration: Flexible (can join any time; multi-year engagement encouraged)

Cost: Free for members of Brat Corps Posts; $100/year for non-members

Example Projects:

  • Military Brat Awareness campaign (social media, posters, school presentations)

  • Congressional advocacy on military-family policy

  • Research project on military-brat transitions

  • Community service projects (volunteering, mentoring)

"Join J-POST" → bratcorps.org/national-initiatives/j-post/enroll | "View Alumni" → bratcorps.org/national-initiatives/j-post/alumni

Next J-POST Summit: February 15–17, 2027 (TBD)

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